A. A person was defined as disabled if he or she had a disability or health problem that prevented them from participating fully in work, school, or other activities.
B. A person was defined as disabled if he or she said that he or she had a physical disability, a seeing, hearing, or speech impairment, an emotional or mental disability, or a learning disability.
C. A person was defined as disabled if he or she considered himself or herself disabled, or said that other people would consider him or her disabled.
A. Education
40% did not finish high school (norm = 13%) — 1986
25% did not finish high school (norm = 12%) — 1994
20% did not finish high school (norm = 9%) — 1998
B. Economics
50% have household incomes of less than $15,000 in 1984 (norm = 15%) — 1986
59% have household incomes of less than $25,000 in 1994 (norm = 37%) — 1994
C. Work
66% between 16 & 64 are not working. — 1986
69% between 16 & 64 are not working. — 1994
71% between 16 & 64 are not working. — 1998
D. Social Life
34% go to a restaurant at least once a week (norm = 58%) — 1986
35% go to a restaurant at least once a week (norm = 55%) — 1994
33% go to a restaurant at least once a week (norm = 60%) — 1998
E. Somewhat Or Very Strong Sense Of Common Identity
40% — 1986
54% — 1994
52% — 1998
F. Satisfaction
69% are somewhat or very satisfied with life, (norm = 90%) — 1986
67% are somewhat or very satisfied with life, (norm = 90%) — 1994
33% are very satisfied with life in general, (norm = 61%)–1998
Of 12,500 households randomly selected in 1986 of the general population, 15% of the people 16 and over had disabilities. The 1994 makes no claims for prevalence. Current Census Data report 19% of the populace has a disability.
Anthony Tusler
PO Box 968
Cotati CA 94931
http://www.AboutDisability.com